Russia2026-08-05 13:25:55Russian poll finds 69% of respondents see no practical use for cryptoA poll in Russia found that public understanding and hands-on use of cryptocurrency remain limited even after the country moved to legalize digital assets. According to the survey, 69% of respondents said they could not identify any practical use for cryptocurrencies. Another 54% said they had almost no understanding of crypto, while only 6% reported direct experience using it. The survey was conducted from July 23 to July 30 and covered more than 2,000 internet users. The findings came as Russia continues to formalize its legal framework for digital assets. At the same time, the Russian president signed the Law on Digital Currency and Digital Rights on Aug. 4. The new rules will take effect on Sept. 1, allowing trading and custody through regulated channels. Domestic everyday payments with digital currency will still be banned. Licensing requirements for intermediaries are scheduled to become mandatory in July 2027. The item cited crypto.news as the source of the underlying report.1760
South Korea2026-08-03 04:37:29South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating falls to lowest since taking officeYonhap News Agency reported Monday that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since he took office in June last year, following controversies including a stock market slump. A poll conducted by Realmeter for media outlet EKN found Lee’s positive rating fell 0.4 percentage points from a week earlier to 45.9%, marking a third straight weekly decline. His negative rating rose 1 percentage point to 50.5%, crossing the 50% mark for the first time. In a separate survey by the same pollster, support for the ruling Democratic Party reached 45.1%, up 3.8 percentage points from the previous week. Support for the main opposition People Power Party fell 2.9 percentage points to 37.7%.1940
Democrats2026-07-26 01:09:15Poll shows Democrats gaining ground in House flip scenario as Republicans face pressureAn Emerson College poll released on July 26 showed Democrats leading Republicans by 11 percentage points, 53% to 42%, on the question of midterm election preference, marking the party’s largest advantage in that polling series. The same survey put Donald Trump’s approval at 39%, with disapproval at 57%. The poll indicated that Democrats’ edge was driven mainly by women voters. Among women, Democrats led Republicans by 27 percentage points. Newsweek, using a uniform swing model, said that if the national advantage were reflected evenly across U.S. House districts, roughly 36 Republican-held seats could flip to Democrats. Under that hypothetical scenario, Democrats would hold 251 seats and Republicans 184. The report also stressed that the exercise was only a model-based stress test derived from national polling, not an election forecast. Actual outcomes would still depend on candidate performance, local issues, voter turnout, and district boundaries.1980
US economy2026-07-17 12:36:05CNBC poll shows 61% of Americans pessimistic on the economy as consumer spending pulls backA new CNBC poll found that public sentiment on the U.S. economy has deteriorated, with 61% of respondents saying they feel pessimistic about current conditions and the outlook ahead. That marks the highest reading since December 2023, while only about one-quarter of those surveyed said they were optimistic. The poll also showed broad dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s handling of economic issues, with 60% disapproving and 38% approving, one of the weakest readings of his political career on that measure. The survey pointed to mounting pressure on household budgets as living costs continue to rise. Forty-seven percent of respondents said they are cutting back on essential purchases such as food and healthcare, up 6 percentage points from April, and roughly two-thirds said they are reducing discretionary spending such as dining out. Separate research by Bain & Company and NielsenIQ showed U.S. grocery purchase volume fell 1.8% year over year in June, a sharp reversal from 0.1% growth a year earlier. The findings add to signs of weaker consumer confidence and tighter spending behavior.1860
CLARITY Act2026-07-08 20:48:15Poll: 52% of Voters Support CLARITY Act, 70% Say US Should Have Passed Crypto Legislation EarlierA Harrisx poll reveals that 52% of registered voters support the CLARITY Act after reading its summary, and 70% believe the US should have enacted clear crypto rules long ago. National security concerns and the role of the US dollar are key drivers, with potential impact on the 2026 midterm elections.320
Policy Regula2026-07-06 05:56:55Focaldata Poll: Most Voters Say Iran Military Action Was Not Worth the Cost as Trump Approval Falls to 36%A new Focaldata poll shows broad voter dissatisfaction with the Trump administration’s military actions involving Iran, with 58% of respondents saying the war has not been worth its current cost. The survey, conducted from June 26 to June 30 among 1,795 registered voters with a margin of error of ±2.7%, also found that 44% believe the conflict has left the United States in a weaker position in its relationship with Iran, while only 31% said Washington is now in a stronger position. Voters were similarly skeptical of the so-called memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran: about 66% said it has done little to improve peace and stability in the Middle East and may even worsen instability or raise the risk of further conflict. Trump’s job approval rating fell to 36%, down 2 percentage points from the previous month, while support among independent voters dropped to 21%, an 8-point decline. Ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections, the poll suggests growing pressure on Republicans, with Democrats leading congressional ballot preference by 6 points, up from a 4-point lead a month earlier.1310
Trump2026-06-20 00:55:07AP-NORC Poll Shows Trump Approval Holding at 37% as Americans Remain Split on Iran Military ActionA new AP-NORC poll shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating holding steady at 37%, unchanged from last month, while 53% of respondents say U.S. military action in Iran has gone too far.510